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2004-26

- Final Decision
- Supplemental Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director
- Interim Decision
- Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director

Final Decision

Ms. Lois Lebbing,
   Complainant
      v.
Middlesex County Department of Planning,
   Custodian of Record

Complaint No. 2004-26

At its May 13, 2004 public meeting, the Government Records Council (Council) considered the May 6, 2004 Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director and all related documentation submitted by the parties. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the entirety of said findings and recommendations. Therefore, the Council dismissed the case on the basis that a settlement was reach by the parties through mediation.

This is the final administrative determination in this matter. Any further review should be pursued in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey within forty-five (45) days. Information about the appeals process can be obtained from the Appellate Division Clerk’s Office, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 W. Market St., PO Box 006, Trenton, NJ 08625-0006.

Final Decision Rendered by the
Government Records Council
On The 13th Day of May, 2004

Vincent P. Maltese, Chairman
Government Records Council

I attest the foregoing is a true and accurate record of the Government Records Council.

Virginia Hook, Secretary
Government Records Council 

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Supplemental Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director

Lois Lebbing                                                  GRC Complaint No. 2004-26    
Complainant 
v.
Middlesex County Dept. of Planning
Custodian of Records

Relevant Records Requested: Middlesex County Department of Planning “Site Plan Review Resolution”
Request Made:    February 11, 2004
Response Made: February 11, 2004
Custodian:   Brenda Bleacher & Stan Olszewski
GRC Complaint Filed:   March 11, 2004

Executive Director’s Recommendations

The Government Records Council staff referred this case to the Office of Dispute Settlement as both parties signed an agreement to mediate.  In the process, both parties reached an agreement, reflected in the mediation agreement of April 25, 2004, and settled this complaint on the basis that the requestor has received the requested records. 

The Executive Director respectfully recommends that the Council dismiss this complaint on the grounds that the parties resolved the matter in mediation.

Legal Analysis

No legal analysis is needed.

Additional Documents Reviewed

The following documents were reviewed in preparing the Supplemental Findings and Recommendations in this case:

  • April 25, 2004 – Mediation Settlement Agreement signed by both the requestor and custodian

_________________________

Paul F. Dice
Executive Director
Government Records Council

May 7, 2004

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Interim Decision

Lois Lebbing,
   Complainant
      v.
Middlesex County Dept. of Planning,
   Custodian of Record

Complaint No. 2004-26

 

At its April 8, 2004 public meeting, the Government Records Council (Council) considered the April 8, 2004 Findings and Recommendations of Executive Director and all related documentation submitted by the parties. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the entirety of said Finding and Recommendations of the Executive Director. Therefore, the Council will forego any adjudicatory action pending the outcome of mediation.

Interim Decision Rendered by the
Government Records Council
On The 8th Day of April, 2004

Vincent P. Maltese, Chairman
Government Records Council

I attest the foregoing is a true and accurate record of the Government Records Council.

Virginia Hook, Secretary
Government Records Council 

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Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director

Lois Lebbing                                                      GRC Complaint No. 2004-26 
Complainant        
v. 
Middlesex County Dept. of Planning
Custodian of Records

Relevant Records Requested: Middlesex County Department of Planning “Site Plan Review Resolution”
Request Made:    February 11, 2004
Response Made: February 11, 2004
Custodian:   Brenda Bleacher & Stan Olszewski
GRC Complaint Filed:   March 11, 2004

Executive Director’s Recommendations

The requestor and the custodian voluntarily signed Agreements to Mediate on March 17 & 19, 2004. Based on same, the Executive Director respectfully recommends that the Council and GRC staff forego adjudicatory action pending the outcome of mediation.

Legal Analysis

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-7 (d), no legal analysis is needed at this time.

________________________

Paul F. Dice
Executive Director
Government Records Council

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